Cove Group
Cove Group Campground is set an elevation of 6,400 feet, just 18 miles from Lake Hume in California's Sequoia National Forest.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 25 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 50 / 20 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 25 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
This group site holds one group up to 50 people. Amenities include Picnic areas, water spigot, vault toilets, and group campfire rings.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Sequoia National Forest |
| Fees | $243/night |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Fresno, California, go east on Highway 180 towards Kings Canyon National Park. Take a right on the General's Highway and travel approximately 10 miles south to campground entrance on the left.
| Coordinates | 36.6650° N, 118.8387° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireLand
7 mi from the campground · 20 acres
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
9 mi from the campground
- PrescribedGrant Grove Rx Spring
10 mi from the campground · 15 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 7.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 36.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 40.5 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 0.5 miStony Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 2.5 miWoodward Ohv Staging Area ↗OHV / range
- 2.5 miWoodward Winter Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 6.1 miEshom Point Ohv Staging Area ↗OHV / range
- 9.2 miSandy Cove Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 9.3 miHume Lake Fishing Pier (South) ↗Fishing site
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- 9.5 miPowder Can Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 9.5 miHume Lake Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miStony Creek3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.8 miStarlight Ski1.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 3.1 miBig Baldy0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.2 miFox Meadow Access0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.2 miJennie Lake ↗5.9 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.2 miWeaver Lake ↗6.8 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.5 miStony Creek Trailhead ↗Sequoia National Forest
- 2.5 miWoodward Winter Trailhead ↗Sequoia National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness.
- inSequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 768,222 acres
- 2 miJennie Lakes Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 10,510 acres
- 7.7 miJohn Muir Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 652,903 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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On the National Register nearby
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- Generals' Highway Stone BridgesHistoric district · Mineral King · 6.4 mi
- Giant Forest Village-Camp Kaweah Historic DistrictHistoric district · Three Rivers · 7.8 mi
Natural features
The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.
Recreation
Several trails pass nearby, offering excellent hiking, and streams along the way provide trout fishing. At Lake Hume visitors enjoy swimming, boating, fishing and hiking.
Guidebooks for Sequoia National Forest and California
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cove Group?
Sites at Cove Group are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Cove Group?
$243/night
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cove Group?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Cove Group open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Cove Group have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Cove Group?
The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Can I have a campfire at Cove Group?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Cove Group?
Several trails pass nearby, offering excellent hiking, and streams along the way provide trout fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Cove Group is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Fir Group (0.2 mi), Stony Creek Sequoia (0.3 mi), and Upper Stony Creek Campground (0.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby